Chapter 592 - 592 I Definitely Have a Way
Chapter 592: Chapter 592 I Definitely Have a Way
Huang Xiaolong no longer glanced at Ying Qingfeng, jauntily making his way down the stage.
All of a sudden, Ying Qingfeng pushed himself off the ground with both hands, finally managing to stand, his body trembling like a leaf. He started bawling, “I…I…I admit, my skills are inferior to yours… However, I, Ying Qingfeng, swear by the heavens, from this day forth, I will sleep on brushwood and taste gall, redouble my practice, and achieve retribution someday! To tread you underfoot, grind you into the dirt, and humiliate you!”
“Pfft~~ Very well. I’ll be waiting. I hope you won’t be this weak next time. Otherwise, it won’t be fun at all.” Huang Xiaolong teased with a smirk.
In fact, not killing or crippling Ying Qingfeng today was all for the pleasure of tormenting him again next time!
Talented freaks like Ying Qingfeng could progress exceptionally quickly in martial arts, making them rare playthings. They could continuously provide fun for Huang Xiaolong. It would be a pity if they got broken too soon.
Regardless of how much he progressed, in front of Huang Xiaolong, he was nothing more than an ant, easily crushed to death with a single thought.
Huang Xiaolong returned to his seat.
“Son-in-law… I don’t know what to say…” Ying Xiao gave an indescribable expression.
Everyone from Ying Xiao’s branch of the family, Ying Aotian included, looked at Huang Xiaolong with admiration and submission.
After Huang Xiaolong defeated Ying Qingfeng, the outcome of this martial tournament was essentially decided.
The final match left for Huang Xiaolong was against Ying Aotian, and the result was inevitable.
Ying Aotian would surely forfeit directly, conceding victory to Huang Xiaolong. Even if they really did fight, Ying Aotian would be instantly defeated.
Huang Xiaolong had already secured his position as the number one of the martial tournament; his skills dominated the entire competition and won the respect of all.
At this moment, the family head and the elder group began to whisper among themselves, their faces solemn. It seemed like they were discussing something significant.
Ying Chong looked pale as he gazed at the family head in the distance. His lips moved but no words came out, deep in thought.
By this time, Ying Qingfeng had already been helped off the stage.
“Father~ I…” Ying Qingfeng began, his face full of hatred and bitterness.
“Son, it’s okay, where there are green hills, there will be wood to burn. That damn bastard is just on a winning streak. With your martial art talent, let this shame today spur you on. You’ll definitely outdo him, defeat him, torture him, and redeem today’s humiliation.” Ying Chong comforted him.
After a brief pause, his expression became grave. “The family head and the elders are, undoubtedly, discussing the major issue that is soon to be announced… the succession of the family head position…”
The words brought silence to all those of their branch of the family.
If it weren’t for Huang Xiaolong, the seat of the future family head of the Ying family would be undoubtedly reserved for Ying Chong. But with Ying Chong’s branch losing face, with even Ying Qingfeng being beaten to a pulp, their honor was washed away.
The position was likely to fall into the hands of Ying Xiao!
“Impossible! Has everything I’ve schemed for years only resulted in a dream? No! I won’t accept it!” Bitter resentment consumed Ying Chong.
Gritting his teeth, Ying Chong stood up, speaking loudly towards where the elders were sitting. “Family Head! Elders! I, Ying Chong, have something to say!”
All eyes in the area were drawn to Ying Chong.
“Ah. Go ahead.” The family head nodded towards Ying Chong.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
“Family Head, Elders, today’s clan gathering is a grand occasion for our Ying clan. Among other things, the most important matter is determining the successor for the position of the future family head.” Ying Chong abandoned any pretense and went straight to the point.
“Indeed, so it is. A while ago, I was sharing views with the elders.” As he spoke, the Family Head shot an involuntary glance at Ying Xiao.
“Family Head! Elders! Indeed, at today’s clan meeting, the third brother’s lineage has been very impressive.” Ying Chong’s eye muscles twitched. “The third brother has found a good son-in-law, that mongr… that young man, Huang Xiaolong. He has won too much glory for the third brother’s lineage…. I am sure the Family Head and elders must be leaning toward letting the third brother become the future family head of our Ying family.”
Upon hearing this, many elders from the Elder Group subtly nodded in agreement.
“No!! Absolutely not! Absolutely not!” Suddenly, Ying Chong became agitated, his features twisted, and his face filled with maliciousness, “Family Head! Elders! If Ying Xiao, my third brother, assumes the future leadership of our family, the Ying family will be ruined.”
His words caused a stir in the room!
“Haha, elder brother, you’re just trying to stir up trouble.” Ying Xiao sneered dismissively.
“I, Ying Chong, am not trying to stir up trouble!” Ying Chong said menacingly. “Ying Xiao, what you rely on is nothing more than your son-in-law, Huang Xiaolong! Firstly, this man is not a member of our Ying family. Even though he married one of our women, at most he is half a member of the Ying family. To put it bluntly, Ying Xiao depends on the assistance of an outsider to climb to the top, and I am not convinced! If Ying Aotian had forcefully defeated my son, Qingfeng, I would’ve wholeheartedly accepted it. However, everyone witnessed the showdown between Qingfeng and Ying Aotian, there was no contest! Qingfeng crushed Ying Aotian without a doubt! In the future, Qingfeng’s descendants, inheriting his martial talent, will become the pillars, the foundations, the beams of our Ying family! What about Ying Xiao’s lineage? Even if Huang Xiaolong and Ying Aoshan have descendants, their surname would be Huang, not Ying!”
His words did have some merit. After hearing it, the Family Head and the elders showed thoughtful expressions.
“Secondly, Huang Xiaolong is too cunning! From the beginning, he concealed his abilities, causing my son Qingfeng to act carelessly. At a critical moment, he took Qingfeng by surprise and defeated him. His scheming is alarmingly deep! Who knows whether this man has other plots in mind!” Ying Chong sneered at Huang Xiaolong.
The Family Head shivered, “What kind of plot? What could my son-in-law possibly plot?”
“Hahaha!” Ying Chong laughed wildly, then growled. “The same as the cuckoo occupying the magpie’s nest! This man might be using Ying Aoshan to infiltrate our Ying family, plotting to take our family’s foundation!”
“In the late Qin Dynasty, power fell into unscrupulous hands. The villain Zhao Gao held majority of the court’s power. Zhao Gao had always been planning to seize the throne. In cahoots with him were his own younger brother Zhao Cheng, and his son-in-law, Yan Le…” As Ying Chong spoke, he became more self-satisfied, gritting his teeth. “Who dare to guarantee that Huang Xiaolong is not another Zhao Gao?”
At these words, the Ying family members, including the Family Head and numerous elders, felt a chill run down their spines and looked at Huang Xiaolong all together.
“Hmph, who the fuck cares about your Ying family’s foundation…” Huang Xiaolong felt both amused and annoyed. “If I want to be the head of the Ying family, I just need to bring out Kexin, who would dare to defy me?”
“You… you’re talking nonsense! My son-in-law is noble and upright, not a ruthless, ambitious person!” Ying Xiao trembled with anger.
“Hehehe, third brother, there’s more to people than meets the eye. You wouldn’t want to be so trusting and end up being eaten to the bone…” Ying Chong said ominously.
“Ahem… As for the future position of Family Head, us old folks will need to discuss it further…” The Family Head looked serious.
Clearly, Ying Chong’s words struck a chord with the Family Head, the elders, and even many of the family members.
For someone as mysterious and formidable as Huang Xiaolong, they couldn’t afford not to be cautious.
Just when everyone thought the momentum was slipping, Ying Chong, with a few words, managed to nearly turn the tables!
“Master… If we let Ying Chong assume the position of future family head, given his vindictive nature, I am afraid, he would immediately settle scores with our lineage…” Uncle Yun said with a worried expression.
“This… this…” Ying Xiao looked utterly dejected.
“Alright, don’t worry. Father-in-law, you will definitely be the future head of the Ying family, and I do not have any ulterior motives. I simply do not care for it.” Huang Xiaolong chuckled, standing up straight.
“Son-in-law, do you… do you have any way to change the minds of the Family Head and the elders? It seems they’re going to support my elder brother.” Ying Xiao unable to hide his apprehension.
“Of course, I have a plan.” Huang Xiaolong replied with an easy smile.